Unstuffed Green Bell Pepper Soup

The same great flavors of stuffed bell peppers, but in a soup. It is a perfect meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 4 cups no salt added beef broth
• 2 cups low sodium V8 vegetable juice
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans no salt added stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped onion
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• 1 cup instant brown rice

Directions:

Bring everything in a large nonstick soup pot, except rice, to a boil. Let boil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Stir in rice. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve hot. Season as you desire.

Calories: 144, Carbs: 21 grams, Protein: 11 grams, Total Fat: 1 gram, Cholesterol: 15 mg., Sodium: 92 mg.

By Terri